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Donald Trump Jr. to visit Greenland after his father mused about the US taking control of it

Donald Trump Jr. to visit Greenland after his father mused about the US taking control of it

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump Jr. is heading to Greenland, visiting the Danish territory weeks after his father renewed suggestions that the U.S. could somehow take control of it.
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Trudeau's resignation comes at tough time for Canada-U.S. tariff talks: experts

Trudeau's resignation comes at tough time for Canada-U.S. tariff talks: experts

WASHINGTON — The difficult diplomacy Canada is attempting with the incoming Trump administration took on new pressure Monday as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he will resign his post as soon as a new Liberal leader is chosen.
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Last North Carolina legislative races get finalized, confirming GOP loss of veto-proof control

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina General Assembly elections were finalized Monday as officials issued certificates to the winners in three close legislative races from November that later became subject to recounts and formal protests.
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The Latest: Justin Trudeau says he will resign after Liberals choose new leader

The Latest: Justin Trudeau says he will resign after Liberals choose new leader

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed media this morning from his residence in Ottawa to announce that he will step down as Liberal leader once his party selects a replacement.
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Verdicts expected March 12 in criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers

Verdicts expected March 12 in criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers

OTTAWA — An Ontario judge is slated to deliver verdicts March 12 in the criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers Chris Barber and Tamara Lich.
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Prorogation upends capital gains proposal but CRA yet to offer guidance

Prorogation upends capital gains proposal but CRA yet to offer guidance

Justin Trudeau's decision to step down and prorogue parliament will keep his government from implementing its proposed changes to capital gains for now, but Canadians might not be off the hook with the country's tax collectors just yet.
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Trump’s lawyers ask judge to halt Friday's hush money case sentencing while they appeal to block it

Trump’s lawyers ask judge to halt Friday's hush money case sentencing while they appeal to block it

NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Monday moved to indefinitely postpone this week’s sentencing in his hush money case as he appeals a ruling that upheld the verdict and put him on course to be the first president to take office convicte
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Rudy Giuliani is in contempt of court in $148 million defamation case

NEW YORK (AP) — Rudy Giuliani was found in contempt of court Monday for failing to properly respond to requests for information as he turned over assets to satisfy a $148 million defamation judgment granted to two Georgia election workers.
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Congress certifies Trump's 2024 win, without the Jan. 6 mob violence of four years ago

Congress certifies Trump's 2024 win, without the Jan. 6 mob violence of four years ago

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress certified President-elect Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 election in proceedings Monday that unfolded without challenge, in stark contrast to the Jan. 6, 2021, violence as his mob of supporters stormed the U.S.
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Trudeau prorogues Parliament, will step down as prime minister after leadership race

Trudeau prorogues Parliament, will step down as prime minister after leadership race

OTTAWA — As a tearful Justin Trudeau outlined his plans to resign as Liberal leader Monday, he put the country on track for an early election featuring a new party flagbearer for the first time in a decade.
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